Top Foods That Make You Look Younger – Before your eyes!

I know this is the one topic I get asked about all the time. What are the top foods that make you look younger? Well, I’m here to share with you my top picks and why I recommend them.

First, though, I want to address the meat of the topic briefly, and you will find other information about this subject here on this website. It’s inflammation. I know you’ve heard of it, and if you have any chronic condition or disease, you are well-acquainted with it. It is the cause of just about every problem you can have with your body and health and the signs of aging are attributable to inflammation as well.

Inflammation is a response from the body to an injury or an infection. Inflammation is a necessary response and your immune system’s way of coming to the rescue. That is acute inflammation, and you have probably experienced this if you have every had a cut or scrape. Chronic inflammation is the culprit I’m talking about in this article. Chronic inflammation is the body’s response to toxins, like smoke, or excess fat in the body, which your body sees as dangerous and foreign as well as the huge array of hazardous foods that cause damage to your body’s cells.

You have to understand your body is a well-oiled machine, and without the proper fuel (good, clean fuel), it can get gummed up with inflammation, and then the trouble begins, and so do the signs of aging!

What does food have to do with it?

If you really and truly want to look younger, you have got to give those needy cells of yours the opportunity to renew and rejuvenate, and that is where nutrition, the things you put into your mouth, really matter. They are the fountain of youth, and coupled with sufficient water consumption, will provide you results beyond your wildest imagination! I will say it again, only in smaller print this time, and to read more on this subject, I’ve made my favorite saying a clickable link: FOOD IS EITHER POISON OR MEDICINE

BEST FOOD #1 – Coconut

That’s right – Coconut! Coconut is a SUPER FOOD! It is packed with nutrition, but it’s what it does for your body that makes it super! It raises your good cholesterol, it’s packed with nutrients, it helps with a myriad of conditions and diseases, and I could write an entire article on it alone.

The great news is there are a lot of ways you can get a dose of coconut every day, which I highly recommend. Coconut comes in many forms, so even if you don’t like coconut, don’t worry, you can get a dose of it easily.

Coconut oil is one way to get your dose daily. You will see a positive change in your hair, your skin, your energy levels and your mental clarity. You can blend coconut oil into smoothies, you can cook with it, or blend it into anything. It’s a wonderful option for cooking because it’s actually good for you!

Coconut milk and coconut water are also great ways to get your daily dose. I blend it into my smoothies, which I recommend as a way to get a lot of nutrition in a tasty and easy way. You can use the milk in your coffee, mix the coconut water with juice or flavored seltzer for a refreshing drink, or use it wherever you would use water.

BEST FOOD #2 – CHIA SEEDS

I bet you didn’t expect this one, did you? Chia seeds are amazing, and if you are looking for the top foods that make you look younger, you need to get a big jar of chia seeds and add them to your daily diet.

Chia seeds were used by the ancient Aztecs, and they were only given to the top athletes and soldiers of the time period. Chia seeds are another SUPER FOOD. The benefits of these tiny gems ranges from system hydration to providing a wealth of omega-3’s, and if you want beautiful skin, hair, and if you want to ward off depression, lower your blood pressure and get a lot of protein, then gobble up those seeds! For best results, consume at least one tablespoon daily!

So how do you consume chia seeds? You probably don’t want to just eat them. They are crunchy when right from the jar. My favorite method of daily consumption is to put them into things. They soften and actually gel up like pudding when you add water. If you want a double whammy of nutrition, try adding a tablespoon of chia seeds to a cup of coconut milk, sweeten with whatever you like and let it sit in the fridge overnight. Chia pudding! Delicious!

Another idea is to add chia seeds to any smoothie. I make a whole pitcher of smoothie and I usually add two tablespoons of chia seeds to the blender. You can’t even taste them at all, they blend right in with everything else.

Throw them in soups, stews and sauces. Just one tablespoon for a batch, however, as the chia seeds will thicken the broth. Experiment!

BEST FOOD #3 – Dark Leafy Greens

There are so many easy ways to get these dark leafy greens, even if you don’t particularly care them.

My favorite greens for nutrition super powers are: kale, spinach, arugula, dandelion greens, and chard. These foods are powerhouses of nutrition, but you always want to get them in organic form when available. I can always find spinach, kale and arugula in the organic area, but I usually have a hard time finding organic dandelion greens or chard. Grow them at home!

I discussed briefly the chronic inflammation problem that almost everyone is experiencing in some form. The great news is that these dark leafy greens actually fight inflammation in the blood which is going to go a long way in fighting diseases and conditions caused by inflammation (all of them). They are an amazing defense for your heart as well, so now it comes down to eating them.

I know I keep saying it, but I would suggest throwing them into your smoothies. I put strawberries and blueberries, pineapple, mango and other various fruits I have on hand. Then I add my one to two tablespoons of chia seeds and a big mound of greens. When you blend them into the smoothie, it will give the drink a bright green look, but the sweetness of the smoothie disguises the flavor of the greens. Test out your recipe until you find the exact amount to put into your smoothie for your taste.

Another idea is to finely chop the greens and simmer them in soups, stews and sauces. If you enjoy salad, supplement your lettuce with some of the greens I’ve mentioned. They will not only be delicious, but they will make your salad much more interesting.

Conclusion

This article does not contain a full list of recommended foods for the youthful new you. I will get more in-depth in other articles. I do highly recommend also these foods in large quantities weekly: carrots, sweet potatoes, and on a daily basis: nuts! The best varieties of nuts for the biggest youth-promoting bang are almonds and walnuts. You should ideally have a small handful of each daily. Please avoid peanuts, as they are not at all good for you.

Take an action step today. Pick just one of the foods I’ve listed and implement a plan to incorporate that one food into your diet daily. If you do the chia seeds with smoothie, you’ll get the benefit of the fruits you add and the coconut milk base as well. It’s a win-win for you! Happy eating. Remember, just one food! You’ve got this!

Please feel free to leave me a comment below with any suggestions or ideas on this subject.

28 thoughts on “Top Foods That Make You Look Younger – Before your eyes!”

Babs, great article. I only found out the benefits of Chia seeds when I was talking to my 16 year old son, who has incorporated them into his diet for endurance training. He uses them mostly in smoothies. I had no idea of there benefits. I guess some times we learn from our kids!

I’ve tried chia seeds before, mostly stirring it into my yogurt or sprinkling them on a salad. Honestly, I just wasn’t a fan. I’m thinking I may have to go back and try them again. Maybe this time I will add them to the yogurt overnight or mix up some of the chia and coconut milk pudding. As for coconut oil, I am a huge fan. I love making a quick veggie stir fry in coconut oil. Thanks for the great suggestions.

Hey Babs, thanks for your advice regarding eating the top foods that make us look younger, I’ve just stepped over the 50 mark now, wrinkles are starting to show – ha!
I’m going to start eating more foods containing coconut, chia seeds and dark leafy vegs like kale, spinach, arugula, dandelion greens, and chard, sure beats most convenience foods.
I currently take a spoonful of lemon juice with olive oil every morning after hearing it keeps your liver working in prime condition, have you heard of this benefit?
Thanks for your healthy recommendations,
Simon.

Good thing I love all of these foods you showcased here! Coconut is very common where I live, so I try to consume it often. More recently, I’ve started to consume more spinach, I like it and I try to implement it in my dishes in various ways. About chia seeds, well, I’m out of my last batch, but I might be getting more soon.
Thanks for such an insightful article, I know some people that would love reading it!

To be honest with you, Karin, I’ve only used chia seeds to make chia pudding, smoothies, milkshakes, anything liquid. I have not tasted anything at all. Some people sprinkle them on their salad like sesame seeds, but I have not tried that yet. I probably will in the future, but for now I really enjoy the texture they provide when they absorb liquid.

Thanks for sharing, Babs. This is truly interesting. My mom drinks chia seeds everyday and she keeps telling me it’s good for my health. Now after reading your post, I will definitely try to follow my mom, one glass of chia seeds drink a day! About coconut, do you recommend to drink it everyday as well?

These are great suggestions. I don’t eat much coconut, and I don’t eat chia seeds regularly, but I do like them. I could do better on my dark leafy greens, too. I really need to be more intentional about my diet. Inflammation is a huge issue. Thankfully I’m not currently dealing with it too much, but I know that can change at any time.

Great article. It is amazing to know that coconut is one of the super food that makes one look young.I like eating before, maybe I need to go back to it now that I know what it does in the human body. I need to try out the coconut oil and the milk to see how it tastes since they all have health benefits.Thanks for this great information.

Love this and I am totally embracing all those foods! The picture I am getting about inflammation is that it is best to avoid gluten and other grains as much as possible, check for food allergies and eat super foods. I find the best way to embrace these foods is to put them in smoothies. So easy! My vitamix has run pretty much every day since 2012.

Thank you for sharing with us this great review on top foods that make us look younger.We are what we eat that’s why foods matter on the way we look too.I am happy that I found this website because I really hate to look old .I am going to try your recommendation and I hope I will come back to tell you the result.

I always like to look young and healthy. I like drinking young coconut water. It was recommended to me by a doctor when I needed a potassium boost. I love it and got hooked on it. I would not mind trying to drink chia seeds,it makes me think of basil seed drinks, but where could I find them?

I get mine at Walmart. I get a big jar of them for like $6.00. They’re awesome. They are crunchy little gems, but when you put them into liquid, they gel up. If you like coconut, you can take some coconut milk and put chia seeds in it, mix it up and let the mixture set in the fridge. It makes a “chia pudding” that is delicious and super nutritious. You can also mix it in smoothies. They are a superfood and should be eaten regularly. – Babs

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